Chewy Peanut Butter Brownies

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These peanut butter brownies have been a favorite in my family since I was a small child. Because they're so popular, I usually double the recipe. Great with chocolate frosting!

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 brownies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • ½ cup peanut butter

  • cup margarine, softened

  • cup white sugar

  • ½ cup packed brown sugar

  • 2 large egg

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.

    Ingredients to make chewy peanut butter brownies

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  2. Cream together peanut butter and margarine in a medium bowl. Gradually blend in white sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix until fluffy.

    A bowl of peanut butter, sugars, margarine, eggs, and vanilla being mixed together with a hand mixer

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  3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into the peanut butter mixture until well blended.

    A glass bowl of peanut butter brownie batter

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  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back when touched, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and cut into 16 squares.

    looking down at a bunch of chewy peanut butter bars
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

177 Calories
9g Fat
23g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 177
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 159mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 4g 7%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 81mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.